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November 11, 2018
Published by Portia Mount on November 11, 2018
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You are asked to chair your son’s school library fundraiser for the third year in a row. The principal tells you that no other mother is […]
January 2, 2012
Published by Portia Mount on January 2, 2012
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I’m not real big on making New Year’s resolutions any more but for those who are still searching for something to resolve in the new year, I […]
September 30, 2011
Published by Portia Mount on September 30, 2011
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Last weekend I watched the hilarious comedy Bridesmaids. Besides being a side-splittingly funny view of two best friends’ (one the bride and the other the maid […]
June 28, 2011
Published by Portia Mount on June 28, 2011
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This is one of my favorite posts from late last year that I’m re-posting while I’m on vacation. I hope you enjoy it. You are asked […]
June 14, 2011
Published by Portia Mount on June 14, 2011
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Hi, my name is Portia and I am a recovering good girl. I think as the oldest of three children I came to my good girl […]
May 13, 2011
Published by Portia Mount on May 13, 2011
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…make Ina Garten’s fabulous Real Spaghetti and Meatballs for Sunday dinner? …order these hearty, fragrant roses from Jackson and Perkins for the garden or patio planters? […]
March 9, 2011
Published by Portia Mount on March 9, 2011
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I love everything about Spring. The cool crisp air, the gorgeous blooming trees and flowers and the longer days. Spring is when I do my annual […]
February 13, 2011
Published by Portia Mount on February 13, 2011
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What is the number one killer of women? You may be surprised to know that it’s not cancer but heart disease. The American Heart Association estimates […]
February 9, 2011
Published by Portia Mount on February 9, 2011
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Recently, I was privileged to talk to my friend and fellow blogger, Tracey Hughes about faith and spirituality for the busy woman. She authors a terrific […]